About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Rust Engineering Lead - Linux and Open Source based in United States.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, test, and document high-quality software using Rust on Linux.
- Drive and advocate for broader Rust adoption across internal and upstream open source projects.
- Identify existing projects, services, and codebases where Rust adoption could deliver meaningful technical benefits.
- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues encountered by users and contributors.
- Participate in code reviews, architectural reviews, and broader engineering processes.
- Collaborate with colleagues and open source communities to develop technical specifications and architectural solutions.
- Identify opportunities to improve engineering, development, and operational practices.
- Deploy and operate services developed by the team where required.
- Provide technical advocacy and contribute to the long-term success of assigned products and projects.
- Help advance Linux and open source development through knowledge sharing and community participation.
Requirements
- Demonstrated professional experience designing and developing high-quality Rust software on Linux.
- Strong hands-on experience with Linux at the system level and familiarity with multiple Linux environments is highly valued.
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a compelling alternative professional or academic background.
- Strong academic record and a demonstrated history of significant technical achievement.
- Experience building, deploying, and operating distributed systems and APIs for more senior positions.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, technical curiosity, and a track record of delivering beyond expectations.
- Ability to organize work effectively, work independently, and consistently deliver to schedule.
- Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across cultures, teams, and time zones.
- Professional and thoughtful communication with colleagues, partners, and open source communities.
- High levels of accountability, flexibility, self-motivation, and attention to results.
- Passion for Rust, Linux, open source software, and continuous technical improvement.
- Willingness and ability to travel twice a year for company events lasting up to two weeks.
- Experience with Ubuntu or related open source technologies is a plus.
- Familiarity with technologies such as LXD, MicroK8s, Snap, IoT, Juju, Ubuntu Core, or Ubuntu Pro is advantageous.
- Experience in performance engineering or security is valued.
Conditions
- Competitive compensation based on location, experience, and performance.
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
- Fully distributed and home-based work environment.
- Twice-yearly in-person team sprints and company events.
- USD 2,000 annual personal learning and development budget.
- Annual compensation review.
- Recognition and performance rewards.
- Annual holiday leave.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunities to travel to new locations and meet colleagues around the world.
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for eligible long-haul company events.
- Opportunities to contribute to influential open source projects and collaborate with global technical communities.